Become a Profitable Pinner – Learn How to Make Money with Pinterest Affiliate Marketing

Wouldn't it be nice to finally find a way to bring in a little (or a lot) extra money each month without some huge financial investment? Well, I”m here to tell you that you CAN! Did you know that you can actually make money with Pinterest and don't need a blog? For REALS? This is truly one of those things that you can do from the comfort of home and is as close to FREE as you can get! The only thing you need to get started is a computer or smartphone and internet access. WHAAAAAT? Yes, you read that right! SAMH's, WAHM's, college students, teens, and even men are learning to make money with Pinterest affiliate marketing and now you can too!

How to Make Money With Pinterest Affiliate Marketing

What is Affiliate Marketing?

If you've ever used Pinterest, you know how awesome it is! But contrary to popular belief, Pinterest is a search engine and NOT a social media platform. You can find just about ANYTHING from recipes to DIY inspiration to the latest fashion trends and more. Pinterest users drive a HUGE percentage of the online shopping market. More and more shoppers are going to Pinterest before making a purchase and more often than not, actually make their purchase from the stores that Pinterest directs them to. Think about what pins you've searched for and “clicked through” before saving to a board. Chances are that you ended up on a blog post (or article) with the recipe or DIY instructions or an actual storefront where you could purchase the item on the pin.

First off, let me explain (for those that don't know) what affiliate marketing is. In a nutshell, you get paid by a company (merchant) to promote their products or services in exchange for earning commission on any sales that result from your efforts. Affiliate links can also be placed in blog posts and shared on social media.

What is Pinterest Affiliate Marketing?

So how does all of this enable you to make money with Pinterest? I read a ton of blog posts about affiliate marketing and most of them said you HAD to have a blog to get approved by the merchants. THAT'S A BIG FAT LIE!! Yes, some merchants do require a blog in order to be approved, but there are tons more that don't. (If you do happen to be interested in starting a blog, be sure to check out my How to Start a Blog Beginner's Guide). By signing up with these merchants, you can promote their products simply by creating visually appealing pins and pinning them to your Pinterest boards. You can earn per click and per sale commissions when someone clicks on them and/or makes a purchase. The best part is – this becomes PASSIVE income!! That means that a pin you make today can still earn you income 2 years from now when you have forgotten all about it!

Use Canva to make visually appealing pins (Canva is FREE and super easy to use)

Insert your affiliate link and required disclosure

Pin the image to a board

I have a FREE basic course that you can check out which goes over it in a little more detail, including a video showing how to connect your affiliate link from one of the merchants. You can check it out for absolutely FREE.

Business – business tools, anything needed to create a blog, journals & planners

See where I'm going with this?

I just can't believe it took me so long to find this goldmine of opportunity. How cool is it that you earn money basically doing something you do anyway (playing on Pinterest)? Once I heard about it, I started looking for all the free and paid courses I could find to learn everything about it – and there are quite a few out there! I never quite found one that really covered EVERYTHING. Also, many of them were written specifically for bloggers and also charged well over $100!! Most single moms that I know can't afford to spend that kind of money. OR, the basic course was fairly inexpensive, but you could pay more for each additional piece of the puzzle – ending with you investing several hundred dollars by the time it was all said and done. One even offered a VIP course for over $700, which included certain courses she “might” create in the future. I'm like “seriously?”

How Do I Get Started?

I truly believe that learning how to make money with Pinterest affiliate marketing can help so many single moms and anyone else struggling to pay the bills. Whether you are just needing a little extra money each month or want to build up your savings emergency fund, Pinterest affiliate marketing is the way to go! I have taken everything I've learned from all the courses I've taken and compiled them into a single course – The Profitable Pinner. PLUS, I've created a private Facebook group specifically for students of the course to continue learning and sharing ideas with each other after they've completed the course. Get signed up NOW and learn how to take your Pinterest skills to the next level and put some extra money in your pockets! And don't forget to follow me on Pinterest and YouTube!

See what others are saying about the course!

“What a steal! LeeAnn provides so much information at such a low cost. I had no idea where to even begin with Pinterest Affiliate Marketing and it all makes sense now. She navigates step by step and provides videos where you're basically peeking over her shoulder and watching her do the exact things you will do to make money. I had earned a commission by the morning of day 2! It's also invaluable to have a private Facebook group where you can ask any questions that you may still have. So grateful to have found this course!” – Megan Rowsey, Hooray for Coffee

“Fantastic course! It's an absolute steal for how much LeeAnn was able to pack in at once. This program did such a great job of providing comprehensive and actionable steps in a way that encouraged instant application. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who is looking to learn more about Pinterest Affiliate Marketing and how to get the best products in front of your audience.” – Jen Howard, MOMMY-SOS

“This course was incredibly valuable. Not only did a learn a lot about affiliate marketing, but I also learned a lot about Tailwind and Pinterest in general. I'm excited to be able to use Pinterest to start bringing in an income, and LeeAnn was very articulate and concise.” – Ruby Hogg, Wide Open World

“I took this course as someone who knew absolutely nothing about Pinterest Affiliate Marketing. After completing it I feel like I now have all the tools, knowledge, and resources available to me to help me be successful and earn an income through this endeavor. There are lots of helpful videos to guide you through navigating any areas that you may not understand. This course provides a ton of content at an affordable cost. Highly recommend!”– Amanda, Love, Amanda Jane

Want to earn even more money? All students are able to join my affiliate program and tell all their friends and family how AWESOME the course is – and earn a 50% commission when they sign up! (P.S. – you can totally make Pinterest pins to promote the course!)

Comments

I did not realize that pins on pinterest could be affiliate links! I must not be fully reading the text and disclosures. Glad you’ve found a great strategy that works for you! I like using pinterest, but very casually, typically just for craft ideas for the little kids!

Love this! Thanks you so much for giving tips. This is very helpful and informative to those people who are new to affiliate marketing. Thanks for sharing ♥️ ♥️ By any chance you are interested on doing collaborations, you can check out the collaborations portal of Phlanx.com and connect with amazing brands!

Firstly, thanks for your content. You mentioned that you use MagicLinks on Pinterest. I already have a Pinterest Business account setup and boards trying to increase my followers. I read so much on affiliate programs my head is spinning. I don’ t know where to start. Would you suggest starting with MagicLinks and just getting some affiliate pin set up before joining more? I would be happy making one sale in my first month but too much info and I am overwhelmed. Any suggestions appreciated.

Hi Sheila! I would actually recommend doing a mix of both Magic Links AND direct affiliate programs. With ML, you are able to promote more merchant products, but it could take some time for you to see any earnings (even if you generate a sale from your pin). Focus on improving the look of your pins and join the direct affiliate programs because you will earn for every sale that is generated. It’s good to have both types of pins out there but always branch out. Just don’t try to do too many at once because that can overwhelm you. Pick a couple of merchants and focus on making pins for them. Then you can add 1-2 more at a time.

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